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Fairy Meadows

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Yellowstone has a designated backcountry campsite system and a Backcountry Use Permit is required for overnight stays. (via site)

Tents Walk-in only

Key facts

At-a-glance details for Fairy Meadows, from its official website.

Booking & season

SeasonOpen year-round

Pitches & accommodation

Pitches6

Facilities & details

Amenities and on-site features reported for Fairy Meadows.

Fee✓
Reservationrequired
Capacity6
Tents✓
Caravans / RV✗
Backcountry✓
Open fires✗

Know before you go

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Location

Where Fairy Meadows sits on the map and how to get there.

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What’s nearby

Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.

🏞️ Attractions

Twin Buttes (2,414 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Teton County, Wyoming, United States of America

0.2 km · ~3 min walkDirections ↗
Fairy Falls
Fairy FallsWaterfalls0.3 km · ~4 min walkDirections ↗
Grand Prismatic Spring
Grand Prismatic SpringAttractions

The Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park is the largest hot spring in the Yellowstone National Park, and the third largest in the world, after Frying Pan Lake in New Zealand and Boiling Lake in Dominica. It is located in the Midway Geyser Basin.

0.8 km · ~9 min walkDirections ↗
Fairy Falls Trail
Fairy Falls TrailTrails & trailheads2.9 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
Porcupine Hills (2,248 m)
Porcupine Hills (2,248 m)Summits & peaks

hill group in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming

5.8 km · ~8 min driveDirections ↗
Mystic Falls Trail
Mystic Falls TrailTrails & trailheads

Mystic Falls is a 70-foot (21 m) cascade type waterfall on the Little Firehole River, a tributary of the Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park. Originally named Little Firehole Falls by members of the 1872 Hayden Geologic Survey, the name was changed to Mystic Falls by members of the Arnold Hague Geological Survey in 1885 for unknown reasons. Mystic Falls is reached via the 1.2 miles (1.9 km

6.8 km · ~10 min driveDirections ↗
Mystic Falls
Mystic FallsWaterfalls

cascade type waterfall in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

7 km · ~10 min driveDirections ↗
Fountain Flats Drive / Freight Road Trailhead
Fountain Flats Drive / Freight Road TrailheadTrails & trailheads8.9 km · ~12 min driveDirections ↗
Kepler Cascades
Kepler CascadesWaterfalls

Kepler Cascades est une cascade située sur la rivière Firehole, dans le sud-ouest du parc national de Yellowstone, aux États-Unis. Les cascades sont situées à environ 2,6 km au sud d’Old Faithful. 

13.9 km · ~18 min driveDirections ↗

🛒 Amenities & services

🛒 Groceries

⛽ Fuel

  • Old Faithful Lower Service Station11 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗
  • Old Faithful Upper Service Station12.2 km · ~18 min driveDirections ↗

🍽️ Food & drink

➕ Medical

🚰 Drinking water

🚻 Toilets & showers

Weather

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Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Fairy Meadows.

Good to know

Quick answers to common questions about Fairy Meadows.

How much does it cost to camp at Fairy Meadows?

Fairy Meadows charges a camping fee.

Do I need to book ahead for Fairy Meadows?

Yes, a reservation is required. You can check availability on the official website.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Fairy Meadows?

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at Fairy Meadows?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Are campfires allowed at Fairy Meadows?

No, campfires are not allowed.

How many sites does Fairy Meadows have?

Fairy Meadows has around 6 pitches.

Who runs Fairy Meadows?

Fairy Meadows is operated by National Park Service.

When is Fairy Meadows open?

Fairy Meadows is open year-round.

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